Slab Contrasted Kobur 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, branding, traditional, bookish, confident, classic, text clarity, editorial tone, authoritative voice, print presence, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, sturdy, crisp.
A sturdy serif design with pronounced slab-like, mostly bracketed serifs and a clear, moderately contrasted stroke structure. Letterforms are relatively broad with open counters and a steady vertical stress, giving lines of text an even, readable rhythm. Terminals often resolve with small ball or teardrop endings (notably in the lowercase), while joins and corners show subtle shaping that keeps heavy details from feeling blunt. Numerals follow the same robust logic, with generous curves and clear figure silhouettes.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as magazine layouts, book typography, and long-form reading where a stable rhythm and strong serifs support legibility. Its robust details also hold up in display roles—headlines, pull quotes, and brand marks—especially where a traditional, authoritative feel is desired.
The overall tone feels editorial and traditional, with a confident, print-forward presence. It suggests established institutions—books, newspapers, and formal communications—while the rounded terminals add a slightly personable, less austere voice than many rigid slabs.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif voice that reads clearly at text sizes while retaining enough character for prominent settings. It balances traditional proportions with small, distinctive terminal and serif decisions to create a familiar yet recognizable texture on the page.
In text, the type maintains a consistent dark color without looking compressed, and the serifs help guide horizontal flow. The lowercase shows familiar, readable forms (single-storey a and g) that contribute to a friendly, contemporary usability within an otherwise classic framework.